]]>Mentoring Young Entrepreneurshttp://cedarcreekgrille.com/mentoring-young-entrepreneurs/
Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:59:42 +0000http://cedarcreekgrille.com/?p=2792Rick Doody makes it his mission to invite everyone to the table. “I get jazzed by watching the underdog be successful,” said Doody. “I’m a believer that anybody can do whatever they want. You’re not playing with a full deck to start with; you’re starting from behind. The reality is: what can we do to help them?”

Doody invited a dozen teens from Cleveland’s Boys and Girls Club to Lindey’s Lake House, his new Beachwood Restaurant. The teens are participating in the club’s Career Readiness program. Doody offered to mentor them through entrepreneurship.

“There’s a real need for kids to get an understanding,” said Doody.

He encouraged the teens to seek advice from people working in careers that they would like to pursue. Doody also served them a meal, along with encouragement.

“You must engage people’s soul,” said Doody.

Participants walked away filled with inspiration.

“I learned that you can do anything if you put your mind to it,” said student Serrina Alexander. “It was very delightful. If you want to do something, have a mentor to help you.”

“I have never been to a restaurant this fancy,” said student Derrick Holmes. “I want to own a record label. My goals that I’m going for, I know they’re reachable.”

]]>VeloSano – Bike to Curehttp://cedarcreekgrille.com/ride/
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:02:15 +0000http://cedarcreekgrille.com/?p=2077Help us support one of our own, a 41 year old bartender with a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and of course all cancer patients!

VeloSano is a bike ride but more importantly it’s a fundraiser. What makes VeloSano unique is that every dollar we raise is applied to cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. By donating to our Team you will help us meet our fundraising goal and together we will make a significant impact improving cancer outcomes through innovative research.

Bike to Cure
July 21–23, 2017 | Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Help the CEDAR CREEK GRILLE team reach our goal.
For more information and to Donate please visit: VeloSano

]]>Cedar Creek Grille: Festive Funhttp://cedarcreekgrille.com/cedar-creek-grille-festive-fun/
Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:06:26 +0000http://cedarcreekgrille.com/?p=1422CLEVELAND, Ohio — Time to shop for Christmas gifts and other fare is tick-tick-ticking awat. Suddenly it feels like a mad rush to beat the holiday clock. Why not slow things down – just a little – to maybe savor the season?

After all, what better time of year to call up a friend or two, or three, and make a day of it. Throw in a celebratory lunch, or dinner, and you know… make the yuletide bright.

There are thousands of spots to grab a bite while you’re out shopping over the next two weeks. To help you sift through those endless options, allow me to offer some of my favorite spots to pull up a chair, regroup, catch up with friends and family – and enjoy some refreshment in the bargain.

Beachwood Place and La Place: Cedar Creek Grill (usually packed; call ahead) at La Place is a solid American-style eatery.

Whip butter with a (kitchen aide style mixer ) with the juice of one lemon, add zest of one lemon, fresh chopped parsley and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from mixer and place butter on a sheet of parchment or plastic wrap and roll into shape of a log. Place in refrigerator until later. You will have extra.To prepare salmon:
6 oz fresh salmon filet (I like to use Farroe Island branded salmon due to the fresh clean taste and sustainable farming practices)

To prepare cedar plank:
Purchase cedar roasting planks and soak them in cold water for about 45 mins before using. This will keep the plank from burning up before the salmon is done.

Production:
Heat up cedar plank in oven (preheated to 400) or on a grill char the plank a little bit for better flavor. Place salmon on warmed plank and season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Top with slice of lemon butter and place in preheated oven on a liner pan or on the grill with plank surrounded by a foil liner. This prevents butter from burning and catches butter for basting after eight minutes. Baste salmon for better lemon flavor once or twice during cooking. Six ounce salmon should take about 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare, just add more time to cook through if desired. You can always add more butter at the end for flavor. Store leftover butter in refrigerator or freeze for use later.

To serve:
Either serve on the plank or remove from plank and serve with fresh arugula tossed with fresh grated Parmesan, lemon and extra virgin olive oil or like at Cedar Creek Grille with house-made slaw and fries.

Torn between the Bullet and the Moscow Mule, I went with the latter, which tasted great and looked fine in that copper mug. There’s also the John Daly, a summery elixir consisting of lemonade, iced tea, and vodka that you rarely see any time, especially Happy Hour.